LASIK Eye Surgery in Derry

Derry Eye Surgeons With 30 Years of Experience in Corrective Eye Surgery

LASIK eye surgery is the safest, most effective refractive surgical procedure
specifically designed to correct your vision. As eye care physicians,
we understand the frustration that comes from dealing with glasses or
contact lenses, which is why our expert ophthalmologists offer this breakthrough
procedure to give you crystal-clear vision.

Why choose us?

Experience is important when selecting a surgeon for your LASIK procedure.
Spindel Eye Associates’ experienced eye doctors have performed thousands
of LASIK procedures on patients with varying eye care needs, achieving
safe and reliable results. Best of all, major advancements in LASIK technology
have improved the quality of refractive eye surgery in recent years. At
Spindel Eye Associates, we use the WaveLight Allegretto Wave Eye-Q Excimer
Laser System for customized wavefront-guided LASIK treatment based on
your eyes’ unique properties, for better vision correction with
an even lower risk of postoperative halos and glare.

Our eye surgeons have over 30 years of experience in corrective eye surgery,
and our LASIK institute is committed to helping you see more clearly.

The best eye surgeons in New Hampshire

No matter your lifestyle, LASIK experts
Dr. Spindel and
Dr. Vazan will ensure you have the most complete and proper eye exam and surgery
possible. Our dedication to appropriate preoperative examinations is critical
for our excellent surgical track record. If you are seeking LASIK in New
Hampshire, please take the first step and complete our
LASIK self-evaluation test.

A surgical coordinator will contact you for a more thorough explanation
of what you can expect during LASIK eye surgery. The Spindel Eye Associates
team is committed to providing you with honest answers regarding the safety
and effectiveness of LASIK laser vision correction.

Benefits of LASIK

Low risk of complications: All forms of LASIK have a very high success
rate. However, the incisions made during bladeless LASIK surgery tend
to be even more successful than those made with metal blades.

Drastically improved vision: About 95% of people who undergo LASIK achieve
a visual acuity of 20/40 or better. Can you imagine what your life would
be like with drastically improved vision?

No need for corrective eyewear: The vast majority of people who undergo
LASIK surgery no longer need glasses or contacts to see properly. If you
opt for LASIK surgery, you could free yourself from the hassle and expense
of prescription corrective eyewear.

LASIK Basics

Laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis, better known as LASIK, is a revolutionary
laser eye surgery used to correct the vision of people who are nearsighted
or farsighted, or have astigmatism. LASIK works by reshaping the cornea
to properly focus light onto the retina in the back of the eye. It has
a 96% success rate, causes very little pain, and corrects vision immediately
with no bandages or stitches required. Adjustments can be made if your
vision changes, but you will notice a dramatic reduction in your dependence
on eyeglasses or contact lenses—if you still need them at all.

For those who have mild/moderate myopia, hyperopia, and/or astigmatism,
as well as adequate corneal thickness, bladeless LASIK surgery may be
a great option. Bladeless/laser LASIK surgery creates flaps via infrared
laser energy that allows tiny overlapping spaces to appear directly below
the corneal surface. The femtosecond laser used in the bladeless LASIK
procedure uses incredibly high speeds, allowing targeted tissues to be
divided at a molecular level without heating or negatively impacting surrounding tissues.

LASIK Process

To begin, your ophthalmologist will apply a local anesthetic in the form
of eye drops to numb the area. The Femtosecond laser is then used to create
a thin flap in the cornea, which is painlessly pulled back to reveal the
underlying corneal tissue. Another laser is used to reshape the cornea,
and the flap is then put back in place. The whole procedure takes about
10 minutes.

Things to Consider Before LASIK Surgery

Before deciding on LASIK, talk with the eye surgeons at Spindel Eye Associates
to see if you are a good candidate for the procedure. Certain factors
like your age, prescription strength, and any additional eye problems
may actually hinder the effectiveness of vision surgery. Also, LASIK is
not a one-stop solution for making your glasses disappear. There are many
steps leading up to the procedure, you may have to come back years later
for additional touch-ups, and you may still need reading glasses post-surgery.

Candidates for LASIK

If you have been diagnosed with one of the following conditions, you may
be a good candidate for LASIK surgery.

Farsightedness: Farsightedness, or hyperopia, occurs in people with eyes
that are shorter than average, which can caused blurred vision at distance and near.

Nearsightedness: Nearsightedness (myopia) is the opposite of farsightedness.
Nearsighted people have longer eyes, and have difficulty seeing objects
that are far away.

Astigmatism: People with astigmatism typically have trouble seeing objects
at any distance. This condition occurs in people with unusually shaped
corneas. The cornea is the transparent cap covering the front of the eye.

What are LASIK requirements?

New Hampshire LASIK experts Dr. Gerald Spindel and Dr. David Vazan have
listed some typical requirements below to help you get a better understanding
of LASIK candidacy:

Must be over 18 years of age.

Must have a stable vision prescription.

Must have a track record of healthy eyes.

Must not have keratoconus.

Must not have severe dry eye syndrome.

Must not be pregnant.

Must pass corneal thickness tests.

Testing for LASIK

Your decision to have laser eye surgery depends on the results of a very
thorough preoperative evaluation. On the day of your preoperative exam,
we will complete multiple tests and points of evaluation, including:

Flap creation is a vital part of LASIK eye surgery, but also the source
of some of the procedure’s most common complications. Laser-created
flaps are associated with greater predictability and a lower risk of flap-related
complications during and after eye surgery.

Bladeless LASIK makes LASIK eye surgery a possibility for a greater number
of patients. Individuals with naturally thin corneal membranes may not
be good candidates for traditional LASIK, but can receive corrective eye
surgery because lasers can be used to create thinner, more precise flaps.

Dry eyes are often a concern after LASIK, and may prohibit those with a
natural predisposition to dry eyes from receiving the surgery. However,
bladeless LASIK is associated with a lower incidence of postoperative
dry eye development, improving comfort and vision quality in those who
receive it.

Preparing for LASIK surgery

To prepare for your refractive surgery, you should:

Stop wearing your contact lenses for at least a few weeks before the procedure.

Don’t use eye makeup, cream, perfumes, or lotion the day before and
the day of surgery.

Arrange for a ride home after the surgery.

Have a good understanding of what your insurance company will or won’t
cover so you won’t be surprised by out-of-pocket expenses.

Tips for your LASIK recovery

Recovering from laser eye surgery is a fast and often painless process.

Following LASIK surgery, use only the eyedrops provided by your ophthalmologist
as instructed to keep your eyes lubricated and prevent infection and discomfort.

Rest your eyes by avoiding computer use and extended periods of reading
for one to two days after your LASIK surgery.

Avoid rubbing or pressing on your eyes for up to two weeks after laser
eye surgery. After washing your face, gently pat it dry without touching
your eyes.

Wear sunglasses when going outside, even on cloudy days, to protect your
eyes from UV radiation.